by Kim Troup | Jan 12, 2023 | Newsletters, Shabbat Shalom
The Wisdom of Miriam The first portion of the Book of Exodus is one of transformation – the children of Israel, the family of Jacob, become the “Hebrews” and the Children of Israel, with a national focus. The family of Amram and Yocheved become the first...
by Kim Troup | Jan 5, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom, Uncategorized
Jacob’s Return to the Land of Israel In this week’s portion, we finish the book of Genesis with the conclusion of the story of Joseph and his brothers– the brothers and Jacob are all in Egypt, Jacob blesses his children before his death and the book closes with...
by Bonnie Calender | Dec 22, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
Finding unity on the brink of the abyss In this week’s Torah portion, we continue the story of Joseph in Egypt. The portion begins with Joseph’s rise to power, thanks to his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream. He is given full responsibility for...
by Kim Troup | Dec 15, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
When brothers turn against each other This week’s portion begins the story of Joseph. We learn that Jacob favors Joseph and buys him a striped coat, which results in the brothers’ terrible jealousy of him. Joseph is introduced to us as a dreamer, and as he...
by Kim Troup | Dec 8, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom, Uncategorized
The Conflict of AppeasementThis week’s portion tells of Jacob’s return to the Land of Canaan, beginning with his encounter with Esau, then with the people of Shechem. The portion ends with the history of Esau and his descendants.https://youtu.be/ZXqFTXSCYnwJacob’s...
